Marshall was a linchpin member of the “Purple People Eaters,” leading Minnesota with 14 sacks in its 1969 season where it set a record for fewest points allowed and went to the Super Bowl.

Two other Purple People Eaters rank ahead of him: Alan Page (148½) is eighth, and Carl Eller (133½) is tied for 18th. Reporting by The Associated Press.

Shocking news Tuesday as the Minnesota Vikings announced the death of legendary defensive end Jim Marshall at 87 years old. "On behalf of his cherished wife, Susan, it is with heavy hearts and an ...

Jim Marshall, member of Vikings' Purple People Eaters, dies at 87 The two-time Pro Bowl pick set a league record for position players with 282 consecutive games played, a mark held by Marshall ...

Marshall, one of the most memorable members of the Vikings famous “Purple People Eaters” defense that led them to four Super Bowls in the 1970s, passed away Tuesday after a long hospitalization.

Vikings' Purple People Eater Jim Marshall, the 'all-time iron man,' dies at 87 Former Minnesota Vikings defensive end Jim Marshall has died after a long hospitalization for an undisclosed illness ...

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EAGAN, Minn. — Former Minnesota Vikings defensive end Jim Marshall, one of the four members of the famed Purple People Eaters front that formed the backbone of four Super Bowl teams, died ...

FILE - This Jan. 9, 1975, file photo shows from left, Minnesota Vikings defensemen Jim Marshall, Alan Page, Doug Sutherland and Carl Eller nicknamed the "Purple People Eaters" for their bruising ...

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) - Former Minnesota Vikings defensive end Jim Marshall, one of the four members of the famed Purple People Eaters front that formed the backbone of four Super Bowl teams, died Tuesday ...